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Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Purpose of the Job
- Acts as the main BPO contact for the Country. Manages Country Finance Services related activities
Your main tasks and responsibilities :
BPO contact for the Country. Responsible for coordination of all Accounting processes for the cluster / country across systems, serves as an escalation contact for Accounting related issues, develops and implements an integrated strategy for Accounting across systems, supports internal and external audit activitiesSupports the harmonization initiatives of finance processesOversees timely and accurate preparation of external financial statements (half-year / annual closing) with cluster / country specific regulations, disclosures, and support documentsOversees the integrity of the General Ledger accounting system and monitor sub-ledger postings; ensures adequate oversight and exercise of control for all key processes that affect the ledger coordinates; reviews the integrity financial statements provided by the Accounting and Credit Management teamsEnsures application of accounting policies and procedures; maintains appropriate internal control standards in accordance with IFRS and Sulzer Accounting ManualEnsure compliance with Internal ControlsProvides finance data required by the Business Partnering / Controllers organizationSupports internal and external audit activities by facilitating audit reviews, providing documentation, and guidance with regard to Financial data produced by the Accounting team; contact point for audits requirementsSupports the improvements / developments of ERP systemsDelivers financial reports in line with internal and external requirementsFocuses on protecting and preserving the assets of the organization by ensuring that appropriate Finance and Accounting control / audit procedures and risk management policies are in placeManages accounting activities performed during the financial close and internal reporting processes; ensures accurate and timely completionOversees and coordinates various finance department activities (incl. MEC, QEC, SAC, YEC) to maximize the quality and efficiencyEnsures that the maintenance of the G / L and the production of financial reports is accurate and completeEnsures execution of Standard Operating Procedures in line with the Global Process ModelBuilds, maintains, and manages a high performing team by providing role clarity, training, and career developmentOverall governs liaison with BPO and serves as an escalation pointIdentify gaps from ERP to SURE (Tagetik) such as missing or incomplete data by comparing PCA or COPA reports with SUREAssess data enrichment and data cleansing requirements, coordinate such data cleansing activities through regular calls with affected entitiesForeign Currency (FC) Management – ensuring Hedging for all FC exposureQualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business administrationCPA accreditation15+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting, 8-10 years of experience in Team Lead.Experience in Shared Services organizations is a plusPublic Accounting background or prior Controller experience is highly desiredTreasury and Banking functional experience viz. Banking portal management, Hedge Risk management.Excellent understanding of integrated ERP [SAP]Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustriesMachinery ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr
